Not Without Hope

Rev. JD Meeder
Written By Rev. JD Meeder

Paul’s letter to Romans reminds us that because of Christ, we have been justified by faith and stand in right relationship with God — a foundation that cannot be shaken. From that secure standing, we are freed to rejoice even in our sufferings, trusting that God will not waste our pain but will use it to produce endurance, character, and hope. The scandal of the gospel is that Christ died for us not when we had it together, but while we were still sinners — and that changes everything.

Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-11

Not Without Hope
Rev. JD Meeder

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Rev. JD Meeder

JD serves as our Parish Director and Director of the Greensboro Fellows. He was ordained as a deacon on January 19, 2025, and then as a priest on March 15, 2026

Before joining Redeemer staff, JD served in leadership roles with multiple ministries and non-profits, and most recently as Partnerships Director with Water Mission. He is a graduate of Clemson, where he participated in Young Life. JD is passionate about seeing people step into the fullness that the Lord has in every area of their life.

The Meeder family moved to Greensboro from the low country of South Carolina, and have fallen in love with the Triad. You can often find him outside running, biking, reading, playing with their golden retriever, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.

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